Miz Makes History: Misiorowski's 103.5 mph First Pitch Is the Fastest Ever in a World Series Start
Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski made World Series history on the very first pitch of Game 1 against the Rays, firing a 103.5 mph fastball at Yandy Diaz — the fastest pitch ever recorded from a starter in Fall Classic history.
World Series Game 1 barely had a chance to breathe before Jacob Misiorowski rewrote the record book.
The Brewers' rookie flamethrower opened Friday night's Fall Classic at American Family Field against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 103.5 mph fastball to Yandy Diaz — the fastest pitch ever recorded from a starting pitcher in a World Series game, shattering the previous mark that stood just above 101 mph.
Misiorowski needed no time to settle in. After his historic first pitch, he worked around back-to-back singles from Jonathan Aranda and Chandler Simpson in the opening frame, getting Junior Caminero to line into a double play to escape the jam.
His teammates staked him to an early lead in the bottom of the first. Jackson Chourio opened with a single, and captain Christian Yelich drove him in with a triple that glanced off diving center fielder Jonny DeLuca's glove. Yelich scored one batter later on William Contreras' single to make it 2-0.
Before the game, Brewers legend Robin Yount threw the first pitch in a tribute to late broadcaster Bob Uecker, pointing toward the Uecker statue and wearing "UECK" across the back of his No. 19 jersey. The game was in progress at the time of writing.